{"id":11,"date":"2023-08-03T11:47:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T10:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-sites.gr\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:17:08","slug":"delivery-and-returns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartersurfaces.com\/delivery-and-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping, Returns &#038; Refunds Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-11\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-11-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h1>Shipping, Returns & Refunds Policy<\/h1>\n<p><strong>We work with a network of global courier services to offer you the best shipping options available. If you place your order before 8.30am ET on Monday to Friday, our warehouse will process your order the same day. Orders placed after 8.30am ET, will be processed on the next working day. Orders made on Saturday and Sunday are processed on Monday morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\">Like all online businesses, we use third party global courier companies to collect and deliver your goods to you.<\/h2>\n<p>When the goods leave our warehouse, the courier company has responsibility to deliver it to you. Whilst we can give estimates of when your delivery will arrive, based on the courier company\u2019s information to us, we cannot guarantee their performance, as they are a separate company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-11-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartersurfaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/smarter-surfaces-shipping-partners.jpg\" alt=\"Smarter Surfaces uses UPS for deliveries - Delivery & Returns\" title=\"Smarter Surfaces uses UPS for deliveries\" width=\"425\" height=\"436\" class=\"aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-11-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-11-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>We will liaise with the courier company in the unlikely event of any delays to ensure you know what is happening with your delivery, and to ensure you receive it.<\/p>\n<p>Customer care is very important to us so we will do everything in our power to ensure your satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>The table below outlines safe estimates for delivery times. Please note: the number of days refers to working days only.<\/p>\n<table bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left: 1px solid #cccccc; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc;  border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc; border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><strong>Express<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc; border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><strong>Free Shipping above $129<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left: 1px solid #cccccc; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc;  border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\">USA<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc; border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\">24h-48h<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc; border-right: 1px solid #cccccc; padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;\">2-3 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more information on delivery times in other locations please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartersurfaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shipping-times-smarter-surfaces-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-11-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-11-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-11-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Returns &amp; Refunds<\/h3>\n<p>At Smarter Surfaces\u2122, we try our very best to ensure customers are completely satisfied with their orders. If for any reason, you need to return goods to us, please follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<h3>Returns process and refund policy for Smarter Surfaces\u2122 products:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your peace of mind, you may return unused and unopened Smarter Surfaces products in accordance with the terms outlined below. Refunds are subject to eligibility checks and applicable deductions as described in this policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers wishing to return an order must notify us within 14 days of delivery. Once the return request has been acknowledged, products must be returned to the warehouse within 14 days of this notification. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you wish to do so, please follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email <a href=\"mailto:support@smartersurfaces.com\">support@smartersurfaces.com<\/a> explaining the reason for your return. Please also state your order number.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A support agent will request that you return the items to our headquarters. The goods will then be inspected to ensure they are of merchantable quality. Please note, most domestic postal services will not accept paint and\/or liquids and you may have to return the goods using a courier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the goods are confirmed to be in resellable condition, an approved refund will be issued in accordance with the Refund Processing &amp; Deductions policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of our products can be shipped with standard couriers however Smart Whiteboard Paint must be shipped using specific shipping labels. If you wish to return it please contact us and we will provide the necessary labels for you to place on the box before providing to your chosen courier.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to cancel or change your order before it arrives, we recommend that you refuse delivery from the courier. This will result in the goods being returned to us directly without the need for new shipping labels.<\/p>\n<p>Should you decide to cancel or change your order after it has been delivered and accepted by you, we cannot take responsibility for its return. We can only issue a refund once the goods have been returned to us and reviewed.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Refund Processing &amp; Deduction Policy<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any approved refund, whether due to order cancellation (before or after dispatch), returned goods (after delivery), or other eligible circumstances, will be processed to the original payment method used at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the refunded amount may be adjusted to reflect any non-refundable charges incurred by Smarter Surfaces through third-party payment partners. These may include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment transaction or processing fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chargeback or dispute handling fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency conversion or international processing fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other administrative or payment-related charges incurred at the time of purchase or refund<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These charges are imposed by payment providers and are outside of the control. As such, they may be deducted from the total refund amount where applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Return Charges<\/h3>\n<p>The customer is responsible for all return shipping charges. No unpaid returns will be accepted. Note: In the unlikely event that the items are damaged by the carrier, you will be able to file a claim with the delivering carrier for the full cost of the items damage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-11-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-11-3\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-11-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Help<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Please contact our support agents if you have any other questions about our returns process.<\/strong><br \/>\nTo avoid any trouble in the returns process, if you are unsure of the quantity of the products that is suitable for your area, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartersurfaces.com\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> with our team and they will be happy to advise you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-11-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-11-4\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-11-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Do I need to pay additional import fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Import taxes are covered by Smarter Surfaces. If you are charged by our courier please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:support@smartersurfaces.com\">support@smartersurfaces.com<\/a> and we will assist you in getting a refund for these fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipping, Returns &#038; Refunds Policy We work with a network of global courier services to offer you the best shipping options available. If you place your order before 8.30am ET on Monday to Friday, our warehouse will process your order the same day. 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